The cool air pressed against his face, making him appreciate the cold of the early spring wind, compared to the ballroom where bodies jostled for space, and heavy cologne and perfume dulled the scented, artificial air. Edward stood by the balcony staring blankly up at the full, bright moon that showered him with pale light, "Brother?" the familiar voice jerked Edward from his thoughts, he turned, faking a smile, "Hey, Al." He said, the boys concerned face stared across the floor at him, gold hair, a shade lighter than Ed's brushed Alphonses eyes, face identical to Edwards only slightly younger." Come inside Brother, it's cold." Alphonse told Ed, "Nah, I'll be fine. Don't worry Al." Edward stopped, he saw someone in the crowds of Masquerade masks. Someone with gold hair and a shock of bangs, tall and precise, "Brother?" Alphonse probed, "I, uh, just a minute Al!"Ed said and hurriedly flicked back his ponytail. Starting to weave in between the walls of people that separated him from the woman, two tall gentlemen were right in his way, the woman was leaving! In shock at almost missing his chance, Edward said desperately to the men who hadn't moved the first time he'd asked, "Would you excuse me? Sir?" they still ignored him. Flushed with anger, Ed rammed through them, ignoring their yells of protest. Charging out the door, Edward saw the woman on the sidewalk "Lietenant?!Lieutenant Hawkeye?" he yelled, the woman turned and rose a perfectly manicured eyebrow, "Look kid, I don't know who you're talking about." She said in that same, military personnel he had been so used to hearing. Ed stared at the lady; she was wearing a long, powder blue dress that set off her eyes. Her face was made up with cheap makeup, her mask was held tensely in a pale, pink nailed hand " Um, I'm sorry Ma'am." Ed ducked his head embarrassed; he should've known things were different, he thought as he walked away. 'Lets go home, Brother." the voice startled Ed, Alphonse stood at the beginning of the road, holding Edwards coat. Edward smiled and the brothers headed back to their home, arm in arm.